How To Fix TD562 - Default paragraph &1 is not defined in window &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 562

• Message text: Default paragraph &1 is not defined in window &2

What causes this issue?

No default paragraph has been specified for the form window, or the
paragraph specified is not defined in the form.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a paragraph defined in the form as the default paragraph
of the window, or create a new paragraph in the form which can then be
used as the default paragraph of the window.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD562 - Default paragraph &1 is not defined in window &2 ?

  The SAP error message TD562, which states "Default paragraph &1 is not defined in window &2," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is a missing or incorrectly defined paragraph format in the specified window of a form.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Paragraph Format: The specified default paragraph format (indicated by &1) is not defined in the form or is not available in the specified window (indicated by &2).
  Incorrect Configuration: The form may have been configured incorrectly, or the paragraph format may have been deleted or not created.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another, the paragraph format may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Paragraph Formats:
  
  Go to the SAPscript or Smart Forms transaction (e.g., SE71 for SAPscript or SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).
  Verify that the paragraph format specified in the error message exists and is correctly defined.
  If it does not exist, create the paragraph format or modify the existing one to match the requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Form Configuration:
  
  Open the form in the appropriate transaction and check the window configuration.
  Ensure that the default paragraph format is correctly assigned to the window in question.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including paragraph formats, were included.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the form to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript: A text processing tool used in SAP for creating and maintaining forms.
  Smart Forms: A more modern alternative to SAPscript that allows for easier form design and maintenance.
  Paragraph Formats: These define the formatting of text in forms, including font size, style, and alignment.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.